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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes Hints

SPOILER: Exact step-by-step grating puzzle solution.

  • The directions in the solutions below are labeled U for up, D for down, L for left, and R for right.


    First Configuration

    R, D, R, U,
    L, U, L, D,
    R, D

    Section Configuration

    U, R, D, L,
    U, L, D, L,
    U, R, U, L,
    D, L, U

    Third Configuration

    R, D, R, U,
    R, D, L, U,
    L, D, R, D,
    L, U, R, U,
    L, D, R